NAKIVO Backup & Replication Reviews

It's an elegant combination of Java and Linux with a straightforward web-based interface and it never lets us down. We feel completely comfortable with Nakivo protecting our backups and best of all, it means we don't have to install a load of Windows-based systems that we don't want or need just to run it.

It's not cheap. It does work out slightly more cost effective than Veeam, and the saving of effort and hassle of it being Linux-based was enough justification for us to buy it in the end.

Rapid deployment: We use Synology NAS devices for backups. The ability to deploy the app directly on the NAS itself was a big win for us. We reduced the load on our hypervisors and have everything needed for recovery on one device.

A web UI refresh would be nice but that is just a matter of personal preference. A mobile app would be great.

Extremely easy to use, and the synology deployment is an absolute lifesaver in terms of reducing complexity

Would have preferred the calendar dashboard at lower licence levels

I use Nakivo to backup AWS istances from a region to another and works very well. It is easy to use and configure.

Enable the possibility to restore guest file from a replicated istances to restore file deleted or damage

The software ease of use is what really sold me on Nakivo. From day one it was easy to setup and within a few minutes I was backing up my first Esxi server. The VM replication is fast and I love the screenshot verification. Restoring a backup is just as easy and I've never had a backup restore job fail.

Overall the software is as perfect as you can get. Its allows me to confidently backup my servers with no issues.

This software is easy to setup and use. The price is competitive and can be afforded also in very little company or offices (SOHO) assuring security at low cost. The availability of the transporter module with most of NAS system (also SOHO) let the company work also with low cost devices. The option to have a flash VM boot reduces the RTO and the forever incremental backups (very fast) reduces the RPO.

No availability for Citrix XEN and a full screen interface (the calendar would be more readable).

Simplicity Very reliable Set it and forget it Low price Runs on entry level nas (Qnap, Synology) Great support Application item level restoration

-Could have a bit more features -Compression ratio could be improved -Missing integration with specialized dedup hardware

Easy to configure and to use. Fully integrated with QNAP NAS and Active Directory

The software licensing, I need 2 license 1 to backup VM in VMware environment and 1 to backup a single Windows server

1: Speed ​​in performance and work perfectly 2: Backup is completely safe 3: The price is cheap compared to other programs 4: The interface of the program is elegant, easy, and of careful and excellent planning and you can implement the steps simply and quickly in carrying out the activities

You haven't had any problems yet

NAKIVO support team is extremely responsive and helpful, I was so positively impressed as they even helped me with a VMware issue. I like all-in-one solutions for mixed environments, and now with NAKIVO we backup our VMware Machines, Office 365 account, Windows server, and even desktop.

The UI design could be more contemporary, as it is a bit vintage right now.

Over the course of 3 years Nakivo proved to be an excellent choice for our backup and disaster recovery needs. After the initial setup the interface was very easy to use, had a logical layout and order of steps when performing various activities. Level of integration with major hypervisors is great. Network acceleration helps a lot when performing backups over slower WAN links. Multi-tenant platform in combination with per VM licensing model presents great sales opportunity for service providers offering DR solutions.

Introduction of support for the latest releases of hypervisors takes too long.

Easy to deploy software, which is suitable for all of our customers. We like the possibility to run it as a downloadable virtual appliance. So, we always have it running in a few minutes. Starting as a solution for backing up virtual infrastructures (vSphere / Hyper-V), it becomes more and more feature complete. Today it has all featured we need for our customers, including physical backup. We really like controlling the software with command-line and API. Integration with our remote monitoring was simple. Also, the sales team always finds good solutions, when there are tricky licensing request from our customers.

There are no real cons to mention. Sometimes we wish, that the logs in the UI would tell more details, when it comes to errors. But we always were able to sort it out.

same end results as using more expensive products like VEEM, price point significantly less, and the user interface much easier to understand. Flexible integration with other storage devices and operating systems

they are continuing to add more features rivaling the bigger companies. I say they're just about there and I don't really have a negative thing to say about the product

Nakivo is incredibly simple to use. The interface is very user friendly and intuitive and it guides you through each tasks. It is quick and efficient. Support has been excellent, nakivo provides regular updates and they are regularly improving the software with new features. You are able to perform full vm backups, replication, restore individual files, mount hard disk from a vm backup to a running vm and browse full hard disk, and the list goes on.

No real cons with Nakivo, although realtime replication and the ability to perform file/folder level backup would be great.

Simple to use, efficient and faster than our previous software.

For now everything is good so far. We don't use all features possible. If I should be picky, an automated update system will be awesome.

Very easy installation + the deduplication results are very impressive. Also restore time with Flash VM Recovery is amazing. We've done 900Gb + VM's started from backup in minutes and we've been able to fetch database dumps in there in time which we've never seen before. As some of our hosting servers use MySQL with InnoDB databases ability to boot "replica of VM" with Flash VM recovery and performing mysqldump on running replica in minutes is simply impressive.

Usual issues with any software: "something point zero" versions do have their bugs.

The simplicity and efficiency of the solution.

I am plenty satisfied with Nakivo. If I had to choose something, would be the interface.

Nakivo is reliable, very simple to setup and easy to use. It can be implemented as virtual appliance, app for NAS envirolment and software. Work also with VSphere ESXi free!

I really don't know... It's really a complete and simple software so... None!

-Nakivo Backup is easy to use -Complete solution for backup for example vm backup , back copy, and flash vm boot. - Competitive price for backup solution

- network system will need to improve. Because i have found several degredation of need speed if source Backup and target or repository in different segment network.

Nakivo has helped our Latin america stores replicate Vmware servers including SQL server databases, Installation and setup can be up and running in a few hours you can have your replica offsite for DR

Easy to Manage with web based Interface without clutter

Three years ago, I've been looking for a solution to reliably and efficiently backup all of our virtual machines. NAKIVO showed up in my search, gave it a try and never looked back. It has made our backup and recovery process very easy and efficient. Once set, NAKIVO will do the work for you. We now have the peace of mind that our precious data are well protected and services can be restored in a shortest time possible.

Everything was good about it. It was well worth the money we spent for it.

Didnt need dedicated server, it can run on a NAS for example. Fast, easy to use. Storage efficient.

Didnt find any for now.

Usability, performance, security, the way, how they designed the transporter infrastructure

Better displaying of the network shown in the web interface

Have Replication & Fast Restore Feature. NAKIVO itself can be installed on a variety of hosts. Either it's Windows, Linux, or as a virtual appliance (OVF / OVA), or maybe installed on NAS storage. So, it's actually pretty easy to apply NAKIVO in your company environment

Still Cannot Backup To Tape. It seems pretty important to have this feature.

It's ease of use and quick setup makes Nakivo a great solution for backing up and replicating vmware infrastructures, price is also very affordable.

It's simplicity makes that it lacks many useful features of competitor backup software